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Alligators and marijuana found at home, detectives say

This image provided by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office shows marijuana plants that detectives say they found -- along with two baby alligators -- at a home in the 32600 block of Oil Well Road in Punta Gorda on Tuesday. (Photo provided by Charlotte County Sheriff's Office)

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Published: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:23 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:23 p.m.

PUNTA GORDA - Detectives executing a search warrant Tuesday for alleged livestock neglect happened upon a grow house and two alligators at a Punta Gorda home.

Detectives notified the Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit when they observed signs of a marijuana grow house at a home in the 32600 block of Oil Well Road. A total of 87 marijuana plants, stored in two separate rooms, were seized.

Two baby alligators were found in a water tub on the property.

Pablo Cauz, 49, is being held in lieu of bond totaling $28,000 on the charges of manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of an American alligator.

<p><em>PUNTA GORDA</em> - Detectives executing a search warrant Tuesday for alleged livestock neglect happened upon a grow house and two alligators at a Punta Gorda home. </p><p>Detectives notified the Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit when they observed signs of a marijuana grow house at a home in the 32600 block of Oil Well Road. A total of 87 marijuana plants, stored in two separate rooms, were seized.</p><p>Two baby alligators were found in a water tub on the property.</p><p>Pablo Cauz, 49, is being held in lieu of bond totaling $28,000 on the charges of manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of an American alligator.</p>